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The Baron

Cast in Time, Book 1

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The Baron

By: Ed Nelson
Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
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An engineer finds himself in an alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.

Retired Lieutenant General, former head of the Army Corp of Engineers, lies dying at the age of ninety-two. Leading a full life, he is a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam.

His love of engineering has him taking university courses his entire life. When his health falters, and he can no longer continue his education, MIT awards him an honorary PhD in Professional Studenting.

After a long illness, he lies dying. His last thought is, "What a waste of such wonderful knowledge."

As he fades to black, the fun begins. He is to build a modern civilization without being burned as a witch!

©2023 E. E. Nelson (P)2024 Tantor Adventure Alternate History Science Fiction Fiction Thought-Provoking
Engaging Time-travel Concept • Interesting Technological Development • Soothing Voice • Fun Thought Experiment • Fun Ride
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Daniel Thomas May is able to read dry facts, figures, and formulas in an engaging way. He was able to make listening to how hard iron and steel are made interest from the story. Enjoyed his Apocalypse redux audios and picked up this book which I’ve read because he was the main narrator. I will continue to get the baron cast in time series from Ed Nelson when I see if done continues to record them. Thanks for performing this book. I loved it.

I love Daniel Thomas May’s performance

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I think these books are to short. they really need to make 2 book bundles to make it worth the credit. other than that I enjoyed the story and the authors ability to seamlessly keep the book moving. he could've expounded on topics to make these books longer and give them more flesh in my opinion. the only thing I didnt really enjoy was how fast he was able to introduce some technologies. from chemistry to engineering he didn't seem to have very many road blocks in his way.

the books pace.

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I have been looking for a story like this and this definitely scratch that itch. The narration took me awhile to get used to since the MC sounds flat but later I realized that this was to differ him from the 8th century people. I love stories stories about using modern knowledge in the past.

If you enjoyed Destiny's Crucible or Long Time Until Now you will enjoy this. I can't wait to listen to the next one in the series!

Just what I was looking for.

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great story and now I can't wait for the next book to come out. this story felt like the 1632 ring of fire series.

great story with the feel of the 1632 ring of fire.

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Seeing the MC utilizing his modern knowledge to improve his territory in the 8th century is viscerally satisfying. The series is well written and highly recommended!

Great series!

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I have searched years for another author on Audible I could truly enjoy since discovering L. Dahners. I have been forced to re-listen to many I do enjoy, until now. Ed Nelson's title: Cast In Time, captured my imagination on the sample, and he has mercilessly captured my credits for the series. This is not a rare kind of plot, but Mr. Nelson skillfully avoids any monotony yet tantalizingly sprinkles modern technical knowledge onto his deeply enriched characters. Well done ! ...and thank you for many hours of enjoyment imagining life in this brutal world thirsting for better lives and being quenched.

EXCELLENT !

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I love the what ifs a modern person was sent back with no powers. Fantastically done and believable. now I do not know if the mining was accurate for the areas but it is engaging. Definitely more on the crafting side than war but still engaging

engineer goes back in time

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I really liked the Connecticut Yankee Kings Arthur’s Court elements, but I didn’t really care for the in-depth technical explanations of technologies.

The many different characters

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Fantastic! Enjoyed this tremendously!
Need more like this. Appreciate the human element as well. Great job

techno history thriller

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Fun story, it's the typical middle ages city builder with future technology knowledge.

That said I use audio books to fall asleep and this narrator has a good soothing voice. However he changes volume by a LOT when narrating some characters. the volume seems to go up and down at random.

volume is horrible

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